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Old 08-15-2024, 06:14 AM
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My doorbell button doesn't light up. It's 12 years old. Purchased a new button. Problem the circuit breaker box doesn't have a circuit breaker marked as doorbell. I know there is a tool that can be purchased to test if the line is still hot. I called Pike Electric & they will charge $150 to replace. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to be sure the line is dead, before proceeding. Thanks Barb
You can buy a non-contact voltage (NCV) tester at any home improvement store and flip each breaker until you know the power is off to the doorbell. Could do the same thing with a volt-ohm meter but that would require taking the doorbell off first. $150 for a 5 minute job seems unreasonable.